Drinking From My Saucer

The Mumu cup was my grandma's cup then my mother's and now mine. It simply means Grandma in Finnish. I love being a grandma! 

The jar in the back had jam in it. I bought it from the mill pictured on it.

Here is a poem that I did not write but may be a lot of you can recognize it. 

It is a timeless classic.

Drinking from My Saucer

by John Paul Moore

I’ve never made a fortune and it’s probably too late now.

But I don’t worry about that much, I’m happy anyhow.

And as I go along life’s way, I’m reaping better than I sowed.

I’m drinking from my saucer, ‘Cause my cup has overflowed.

I don’t have a lot of riches, and sometimes the going’s tough.

But I’ve got loved ones around me, and that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for his blessings, and the mercies He’s bestowed.

I’m drinking from my saucer, ’Cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when things went wrong, my faith wore somewhat thin.

But all at once the dark clouds broke, and the sun peeped through again.

So, God, help me not to gripe about the tough rows that I’ve hoed.

I’m drinking from my saucer, ‘Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength and courage, when the way grows steep and rough.

I’ll not ask for other blessings, I’m already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy, to help others bear their loads.

Then I’ll keep drinking from my saucer, ‘Cause my cup has overflowed

I have never known what being rich is like. My great grandparents and grandparents and even my own parents had struggles in life to provide for large families. Yet in all this they were rich in the things that mattered. God has been faithful through many generations. 

I'm thankful for God's love and grace and for watching over me and protecting me even in the times I have made unwise choices, I find myself reflecting on years past and the things I have been taught not only by words but by example. My parents were not perfect, but they were the best that I could ever ask for. Dad lived a quiet faith, and his favorite verse was Micah 6:8

"He has shown you, O man, what is good.

And what does the Lord require of you

But to do justly,

To love mercy,

And to walk humbly with your God?

Who could ask for more?

I love this picture of my dad and mom when they were still living in their farmhouse. So much joy! 

I miss them so much!

The Mill here in Indiana when it was first built.

Dad and Mom's Farm in Michigan. Long since sold. Good memories.